Technology Education

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (MATERIALS)

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (DRAFTING & CONSTRUCTION)

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (COMMUNICATIONS)

Classes offered at various grade levels may require a prerequisite. Refer to the course catalog for detailed information.

The Technology Education Program at the senior high is based upon multiple levels of instruction in six subject areas.  The subject areas are: Wood & Plastics, Metals, Graphic Arts, Electronics Technology, Digital Photography, and Drafting & Design.  Each subject is based on sequential offerings, which grow in both scope and difficulty.  

TE101Z EXPLORING WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY (Grades 9-12) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

Exploring Woods Technology is an introductory course, which deals with basic manufacturing processes in the area of woodworking.  Safety and proper use of tools, machines, and materials as they relate to the content area will be stressed.  Students will also be introduced to computer-aided manufacturing as it relates to wood manufacturing.

TE242 WOODWORKING & PLASTICS 2 (Grades 9-12)   

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Tech Ed: Materials or Exploring Woods Technology

This course is designed to further develop student’s proficiency in the areas of wood and plastic.  Students will learn to safely use all floor lab equipment as well as an array of hand, power hand and laser systems technology in a manufacturing type setting.  Testing will be administered to assure that safety concepts are used and understood. 

TE243 WOODWORKING & PLASTICS 3 (Grades 10-12)  

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Wood and Plastics 2 

This course is designed to further develop student’s proficiency in the areas of wood and plastic.  In this course students will review all information learned in the two prior courses such as materials, safety, and lab techniques.  Topics will include advanced joinery, finish selection and introduce work within a production type setting.  Students will choose and implement design features, which they choose within a product designed by the instructor.  Students will also design and produce a product of their design and choice with the approval of the instructor. 

TE250 MANUFACTURING DESIGN PRODUCTION (Grades 11-12)  

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

This course is a continuation of Woods and Plastics 3 with an emphasis on the advanced design and manufacturing of wood and plastic products. Students will experience a wide variety of manufacturing techniques and procedures. Students will work collaboratively to design and build products that are selected by the class while following a manufacturing flow chart. The goal will be to sell many of the products that are produced in order to fund future projects. The class will work collaboratively with the Manufacturing Enterprise course. 

TE221 EXPLORING METALWORKING TECHNOLOGY (Grades 9-12) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

The Exploring Metalworking Technology course was designed to introduce basic experiences in industrial metal technology.  Knowledge of metal materials and processes are developed through participation in laboratory experiences, classroom lectures, and project development.  Safety will be discussed, stressed, and expected in all areas of the laboratory experiences throughout the course.  Emphasis will be placed on tool and machinery skill development.  The four areas of study in the course include Sheet Metal, Machining, Welding/Fabrication and Foundry/Casting.  Students will complete hands-on projects, tests and safety quizzes related to each area of study.

TE222 METALWORKING TECHNOLOGY 2 (Grades 9-12)

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Tech Ed:  Materials or Exploring Metalworking Technology

The course is designed to develop the intermediate skills and knowledge needed to effectively manufacture products in the metals area.  The students will learn how to read blueprints, prepare materials, and assemble student made components into a finished project.  They will also receive detailed introductions into various machine operations.  Developmental activities designed to familiarize students with conventional metalworking techniques will be used at this level.  Shop mathematics, metals composition, and other related topics will be covered.

TE223 METALWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3 (Grades 10-12)

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Metalworking Technology 2

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to further develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge introduced in the metals area.  Students will be introduced to more complex metalworking concepts and techniques.  Students will have the chance to further develop their skills and knowledge in the area of machine metalworking operations.  Subject matter will include topic areas such as safety, metals and their composition, physical characteristics, typical uses, and practical shop mathematics.

TE224 METALWORKING TECHNOLOGY 4 (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Metalworking Technology 3

This advanced course is designed to allow students to pursue an area of interest on an independent basis.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in product development exercises in which they design and develop products that can be produced using advanced metalworking techniques.  They will also have the opportunity to select a project, or projects reflective of their level of ability to learn from and complete within a specified time frame.  Specific topical information will be covered throughout the course.  Both traditional and contemporary topics will be covered.  Composite materials, materials standards, manufacturing techniques and new developments in the field are typical examples of the topics presented.

TE211 EXPLORING MECHANICAL/ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING (Grade 9-12)  

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

This course is intended to introduce students with little or no experience to the field of drafting.  It allows the students an opportunity to study basic drafting skills related to mechanical and architectural drawing.  The course is also designed to offer students interested in engineering or architecture the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills related to model building, problem solving, blueprint reading, and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) is also used and emphasized in this course.

TE212 DRAFTING & DESIGN 2 (Grades 9-12)   

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:   Successful completion of Tech Ed:  Vis Comm or Exploring Mechanical/Architectural Drawing

This course is designed to help students to develop sound fundamental drafting skills.  Topics to be covered in the course are orthographic projection, oblique and isometric projection, auxiliary and sectional views, dimensioning practices and basic geometry as it relates to drafting.  Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) will be introduced in detail to the students.  Activities and assignments in CAD will be used to develop basic proficiency.

TE160 BLUEPRINT READING (Grades 9-12)     

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

This course is designed to teach the student how to read technical drawings associated with industry.

The students will be introduced to various types of drawings associated with different industries.  Machine trades, architectural, plumbing, electrical, welding and structural are some of the areas that will be covered.  Students should be able to read and interpret fundamental drawings at the conclusion of this course.  Students will also create a fully-developed set of residential blueprints of their own in AutoCAD Design Software.

TE213 ADVANCED DRAFTING & DESIGN (Grades 10-12)      Previously known as Drafting & Design 3

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful Completion of Drafting & Design 2 

This course is designed to allow students to further develop their manual drafting and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) skills.  Students will apply various methods of labeling specs, tolerancing, dimensions, and other technical data in their work.  A final project of student choice reinforces practical applications as it relates to the design industry.

TE214 APPLIED DRAFTING & DESIGN (Grades 11-12)     Previously known as Drafting & Design 4

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Advanced Drafting & Design

This course allows students the opportunity to develop their skills to a production level.  Students will have the chance to select and work on an area of interest, or explore a series of areas related to the associated fields.  Students will be working on an independent study basis.  Each student will be allowed to pursue topics related to the student’s interest or career path.  The students will continue to be introduced to new and more challenging topical information.  Manufacturing, computer machining and design, perspective drawing and career orientation are some of the topics covered.  CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) will be emphasized.

TE261 EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (Grades 9-12)  

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

This is an introductory course designed to introduce students to a professional-level photo editing software called PhotoShop as well as develop the student’s ability to take better photos that meet the rules for photographic composition.  Students will demonstrate what they learn through various picture taking and photo editing projects.

TE262 ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (Grades 9-12) Previously known as Digital Photography 2

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Tech Ed:  Vis Comm or Exploring Digital Photography

Digital Photography is a course allowing the students, with a digital camera, to: compose, orchestrate, print and create interesting color photographic assignments.  It is recommended that students supply their own digital cameras, but not required, on a weekly basis to produce numerous assignments.  This course uses no film and will be taught as an entry level course.  We will be using the computer every day, learning various software programs to edit, present, and display the students' work.  Should course requests exceed the number of available seats, preference will be given to students who have completed Exploring Digital Photography.

TE263 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO (Grades 10-12) Previously known as Digital Photography 3

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Advanced Digital Photography

This course will be an intensive study of the principles and practices of advanced digital photography.  Students will delve into the intermediate and advanced portions of our photo editing software.  The student’s ability to have a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) would ease the burden of using the school’s cameras.  The use of the school’s DSLR and point and shoot digital cameras will allow students to rotate cameras throughout the course and accomplish all assignments.  All facets of professional photography will be discussed.  

TE171 BLACK & WHITE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 1 (Grades 10-12)

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester
Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Tech Ed:  Vis Comm or Exploring Digital Photography

This course allows students to experience full exposure in black and white photography.  Students may bring in their own 35-mm camera on a weekly basis to produce numerous photographic assignments.  The students will develop and produce numerous rolls of film.  A list of prints will be produced on various topics, such as still life, focal length, sports, and stop action.

TE231 EXPLORING GRAPHIC ARTS (Grades 9-12) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

This is an exploratory course designed to introduce students to a variety of printing processes and software packages from the field of graphic design.  Students will produce a multi-colored screen print on a variety of materials.  Students will also use a vinyl sign plotter to design custom decals.  Throughout these projects, students will utilize software including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and VE LXi.

TE232 GRAPHIC ARTS 2 (Grades 9-12)

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Tech Ed: Vis Comm or Exploring Graphic Arts

Graphic Arts 2 is a course where we introduce many new areas of printing, photography, and computer graphics.  Topics of learning include multicolor/multi page screen and offset printing, intaglio, and letterpress printing; advanced design, word processing, computer graphics, CAD, desktop publishing, Internet browser, and the digital camera enhance students’ projects.  The areas of die cutting, scoring, perforating, numbering, embossing, foil stamping, binding, folding, paper, and career development will also be included.

TE233 GRAPHIC ARTS 3 (Grades 10-12)   

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Graphic Arts 2 

This course is designed to advance students beyond the introductory projects and activities experienced in Graphics 2.  It offers students the chance to further develop their knowledge to a higher level of proficiency.  Students will have a series of required assignments in offset printing, screen process techniques, photography, computer graphics and desktop publishing.  They will be responsible for completing a shadowing requirement as part of the course.  This would involve the student setting up a visit/interview to industry in a graphics related field.  A printing establishment, photography studio, advertising agency or paper manufacturer/supplies are some of the examples that each individual might choose from in completing this requirement.

TE251 MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE (Grades 11-12) 

Weight 1.1   Credit 0.5/semester 

This course is a continuation of Graphic Arts 3.  The goal of this course is to immerse students in a real world environment of the graphic communications industry.  Students will be designing creative graphics for manufactured products while learning how to sustain a successful program.  This class will work collaboratively with the Manufacturing Design Production Course.

TE181 EXPLORING PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.1   Credit 0.5/semester 

This course will focus on the study of the forces and laws of nature and their application to modern technology. Equilibrium, motion, momentum, energy, electromagnetism, and other topics will be presented in the context of real-world applications.  This course will also provide students with an initial exposure to engineering problem solving and engineering design in a given technical field or project-driven environment.  The course focuses on skills such as communication, problem solving, systems design, programming, conducting analysis, and presenting findings.  Students will work with Lego® robotics kits, bridge building, and computer sensors in a team based competitive environment.  Students will be expected to maintain a scientific lab notebook throughout the course.

TE182 PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES DESIGN 2 (Grades 11-12)
Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester
Prerequisite recommendation:  Successful completion of Exploring Principles of Engineering Technologies

This course is designed to continue the work of Principles of Technology, Engineering & Physics Design. Students will continue to apply the engineering problem solving and engineering design process to engineering problems. Topics include mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering.  Students will be expected to maintain a scientific lab notebook throughout the course.

TE130 INTERACTIVE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS A

(Grades 9-12) 

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

This course is an introduction to interactive media productions where students will learn the fundamentals of communications technologies, and key elements of design while keeping in mind the importance of demographics and ethics. This course is an introductory course designed for a student in the 9th through 11th grade. This class is required to take any Interactive Media class, or cinematic class.

TE131 INTERACTIVE MEDIA PRODUCTIONS B

(Grades 9-12) 

Prerequisite:  Interactive Media Productions A

Weight 1.0 Credit 0.5/semester

This course is the continuation from Interactive Media Productions where students will create and expand their understanding of fundamentals for the production processes for various forms of media in a classroom space using project based learning at its core fundamentals. This course is an introductory course designed for a student in the 9th through 11th grade. This class is required to take any Interactive Media level 2 

GEN03 INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA BROADCASTING (Grades 10-12)  

Weight 1.05 Credit 1/year

This course is for students who have an interest in broadcast journalism who want hands-on experience creating and broadcasting content for the school and community.  Students will gain an understanding of both pre-production, on-air, and post-production roles and responsibilities of news broadcasting.  Through projects and collaboration, students will learn the techniques to communicate lawfully, accurately and efficiently to a mass audience using industry-standard technologies in a fast-paced, career-simulated environment.  While producing stories for the school-sponsored interactive media, students will develop the skills necessary to run a news broadcast and will gain experience in interviewing, writing, videography, photography as well as using editing software to create engaging videos with a variety of topics.

TE132 CINEMATIC PRODUCTIONS 

(Grades 10-12)  Weight 1.1

Credit 1.1/double period, semester

Prerequisite:  Interactive Media Productions B

This course is a more in-depth course looking deeper at the theories and applications of digital media with the creation of video projects along with creating interactive media for various sources. Students will learn more techniques and technologies used in mass communication fields, technology fields, and graphic design fields. This course is a semester-long course, double period. This course is designed for 11th and 12 graders. The course prerequisite class is a passing grade in both IMP Level 1 A and B. At the end of this class students will be eligible to take an Adobe Certification exam certifying them in one or more of the programs.

TE134 CINEMATIC TV STUDIO PREP A

 (Grades 10-12)  Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite:  Interactive Media Productions B

This course is focused on the creation of interactive media for the purpose of television. This class will create pre recorded pieces and graphics for the RLATV; students will create scripts and graphics along with prerecorded packages. Students will create segments and advertisements that can be played by the RLATV. 

TE135 CINEMATIC TV STUDIO PREP B

(Grades 10-12)

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite:  Interactive Media Productions B

This course is focused on the creation of interactive media for the purpose of television. This class will create pre recorded pieces and graphics for the RLATV; students will create scripts and graphics along with prerecorded packages. Students will create segments and advertisements that can be played by the RLATV. 

TE210 SIMULATION AND GAMING PRODUCTIONS (Grades 11-12)  

Weight 1.2 Credit 2.2/double period, year

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Cinematic Productions

This course focuses on interactive media using coding to create simulations and games. This is an advanced course requiring students to use previous knowledge from all IMP classes to create simulations and games meeting professional quality. Creating the assets and the code that goes into the final products of their media productions. 

TE133 DIRECTOR OF CINEMATIC PRODUCTIONS (Grades 11-12) Previously Interactive Media Productions Level 3

Weight 1.2 Credit 1.1/double period, semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Cinematic Productions

This course is a keystone internship style class where students will use previous knowledge of digital designs and production management to create more in-depth productions creating a professional portfolio with works for job applications, and allowing students to have real world application of their skills allowing them to work in a professional capability on projects for clients. A prerequisite for this class in passing with an 80% average or higher in Cinematic Productions.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

This program of study prepares individuals with a variety of trade areas.  Areas of focus are blueprint reading; OSHA safety, safety of equipment; machinery and tools; concrete and masonry; residential foundations; framing; roofing; windows and doors; along with utilities such as:  electrical; plumbing; and the finishing of a structure’s exterior and interior systems.  This instructional pathway prepares students for career-related experiences and strengthens the hands-on/minds-on relationship of real learning for real life.

Recommended pathway:

TE241 EXPLORING WOODS TECHNOLOGY (see page 61)

TE160 BLUEPRINT READING (see page 63)

TE900 CONSTRUCTION HAND AND POWER TOOLS (Grades 10-12) 

Weight 1.3 Credit 0.5/semester

Survey of hand and power tools typically used to perform construction work. Emphasis on the development of skills needed to effectively perform layout, measurement, cutting, fastening, and finishing operations. Study also includes maintenance of tools and equipment, safe use of hand and power tools, and emerging tool technology.   This course is offered through PC NOW and earns one credit with Penn College of Technology.

TE910 EXPLORING CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND OPERATIONS (Grades 10-12)  

Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools within close proximity of this course.

Throughout the course, students will attain an OSHA 30-hour credential for the Construction Industry and have the opportunity to earn certificates towards the safe operations of construction site equipment.  This course is centered around safety as it relates to multiple pieces of construction equipment, tools, processes, and standards set forth nationally.  Students will explore an area of specialty.

TE920 RESIDENTIAL FRAMING (Grades 10-12)

Weight 1.1 Credit 1.1/double period, semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools

Residential Framing provides theory of structural framing techniques, changes in building construction over time, a variety of framing options, and hands-on experiences.  This course encourages a deeper understanding for blueprint reading skills as it relates to residential framing.  Step-by-step construction will take place to create floor joists systems, walls, columns, stairs, rafters, and sheathing.  Students will perform the task of building a small structure which recognizes national building code.  This course also reinforces the newest tool technology within the field of construction.

TE921 CONCRETE AND MASONRY TECHNIQUES (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.1 Credit 1/double period, semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools

Students will study the craft of concrete and masonry technologies.  In this course, students will learn what ratios are required for various strengths in concrete, application techniques, and form work.  Masonry students consist of researching natural and man-made masonry products, ratios of mortar mixes, and appropriate applications of masonry construction.  History of concrete and masonry, careers in masonry and concrete, as well as career readiness are benchmarks for introducing this course.  The culminating performance assessment for this course is to design and build a final product as a class or independently using previous theory, practicum, and hands-on skill sets.

T922 ROOFING AND EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEMS (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Construction Hand and Power Tools and Residential Framing

Establishing a weather-tight home is the primary basis in allowing any structure to last.  In this course, a survey of hands-on techniques, roofing and siding materials, along with practical applications for installing weatherproofing materials will be taught.  Students will research new and improved weatherproofing materials and compare the old benefits with the new.  All façade construction materials undergo testing and are recommended to be installed at manufacturers’ specifications.  If you enjoy the creative and aesthetic side of architecture, you will love Roofing and Exterior Finish Systems.

TE923 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND UTILITY (Grades 11-12)

Weight 1.2 Credit 1/double period, semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools

What once was a luxury is now more of a common dependency for running water, waste removal, and electrical supply.  Not to mention the comfort that we look forward to when a room is at the right temperature.  Mechanical systems support the way we live.  Learn about plumbing ventilation, waste systems, potable water supply and the products associated.  Learn about electrical circuits, wire gauge, Ohm’s law, and electrical components that contribute to energy efficiency.  Students will study insulation and the properties which influence energy consumption.  If engineering, construction, agriculture, public administration, or masonry is your area of interest, then Mechanical Systems and Utility of the right fit for you!

TE924 INTERIOR FINISH SYSTEMS (Grades 11-12) 

Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools

This course covers the final assembly and aesthetics of a structure.  Five key areas of study include:  finishing of walls and ceilings; flooring; stair construction; interior doors and door jambs; and trim work.  Students will explore several natural materials, as well as engineered products that are available locally.  Learn how to use finishes and materials appropriately for interior applications.  Study how materials are installed and how they transition into one another.  Understand the substructure on which they are applied and how to specify materials properly.  Activities include lectures and demonstrations of installation procedures.  Field trips to local companies and facilities broaden student resources.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES CAPSTONE (Grade 12)